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Backup and restore

You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.

Google Account

You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.

1. From Settings, tap

Accounts and backup.

2. Under

Google Drive, tap Back up

data.

External storage transfer

You can back up your data to an SD

card or a USB

storage device, or restore backup

data using Smart Switch. For more information, see

Bring data from an old device

◌

From Settings, tap

Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.

Google settings

You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your
Google Account.

◌

From Settings, tap

Google, and select an option to customize.

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Settings

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab A 8.4

Page 1: ...User manual ...

Page 2: ...Edge panels Enter text Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Widgets Home screen settings Status bar Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode Scene optimizer Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Take a screensho...

Page 3: ...DNS Ethernet Customization Display Notifications Sound Security Lock screen and security Face recognition Accounts Add an account Account settings Remove an account Users Backup and restore Google settings Backup Google Account External storage transfer Accessibility Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced settings Installed serv...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy Tab A 8 4 Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ... Front camera Volume keys USB charger Accessory port Rear camera Side key Speaker Microphone Speaker Getting started 5 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...rd sold separately into the tray with the gold contacts facing down Charge your device Before turning on your device charge it fully NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Getting started 6 Devices and...

Page 7: ...cool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 Start using your device Turn on your device Use the Setup Wizard Bring data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Side key settings Accounts Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen Digital wellbeing and parental controls Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Turn o...

Page 8: ...s learn about your device s features and more Bring data from an old device Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos music videos messages notes calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable Wi Fi or computer Visit samsung com smartswitch for more information 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 2 Follow the prompts and ...

Page 9: ... automatically when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started 9 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 10: ...d a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage apps installed from your account and make full use of your device s Android features When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen Google Device Protection is activated This service requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings For more information see Google Play Protec...

Page 11: ...Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to view and manage email messages 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts 2 Tap Add account Outlook 11 Getting started ...

Page 12: ...bject on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 12 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 13: ... the screen l Swipe the screen to unlock the device l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Getting started 13 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ...hen move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 14 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ...screen to zoom in and out l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ...te them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 16 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 17: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 17 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 18: ...ide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience Instead swipe to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures to enable the feature 2 Tap an option to customize l More options Choose a gesture type and sensitivity l Gesture hints Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show butto...

Page 19: ...app it just removes the icon from a Home screen Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture video or preloaded wallpaper 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen and then tap Wallpapers 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers My wallpapers Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers Gallery Choose pictures and videos saved in the...

Page 20: ... 3 Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen and tap Add Customize Widgets Once you have added a widget you can customize where it s located and how it functions From a Home screen touch and hold a widget and tap an option Remove Delete a widget from your screen Settings Customize the function or appearance of the widget App info Review the widget usage permissions and more Home scree...

Page 21: ...ly add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen Hide apps Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens Return to this screen to restore hidden apps Hidden apps are still installed and can appear as results in Finder searches App icon badges Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications You can also choose the badge style Swipe down for notification panel Enable this feature to open ...

Page 22: ...to notifications settings and more simply open the Notification panel Device settings Quick settings Notification cards Getting started 22 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 23: ... Quick settings Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap Finder search to search the device Tap Power off for Power off and Restart options Tap Open settings to quickly access the device s settings menu Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout Tap Devices to control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Go...

Page 24: ...full Charging Mute Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Notification icons New email Download Upload App update Configure display options for the Status bar TIP From Quick settings tap More options Status bar to configure settings for Status bar notifications For more information see Advanced settings 24 Getting started ...

Page 25: ...eived View how many notifications have been received from an app each day Unlocks View how many times an app has been opened each day Your goals Screen time Set a screen time goal and view your daily average App timers Set a daily limit for how long you use each app Ways to disconnect Focus mode Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions from your device Bedtime mode Schedule wh...

Page 26: ...he prompts to register your face Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works From Settings tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Remove face data Delete existing faces Add alternative look Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Stay on Lock screen until swipe When you unlock your device with f...

Page 27: ...le continuity Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers Continue apps on other devices Continue apps on other devices This feature allows you to pick up where you left off on your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account The Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes apps are supported 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Continue ap...

Page 28: ...e size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Getting started 28 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 29: ...reen view 1 Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows 2 Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Switch window Swap the two windows Add app combo to Edge panel Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on the Edge screen 29 Getting started ...

Page 30: ...ccess apps tasks and contacts as well as view news sports and other information Apps panel Configure Edge panels Edge panel position and style About Edge panels Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Getting started 30 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 31: ... Apps panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed 2 Tap Edit panel to add other apps to the Apps panel To add an app to the Apps panel find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column To create a folder shortcut drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in t...

Page 32: ... From Settings tap Display Edge panels Handle for the following options Edge handle Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the edge of the screen Position Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen displays on Lock handle position Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag ...

Page 33: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 33 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 34: ... Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations Translate Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Spotify Add music from Spotify YouTube Add videos from YouTube Clipboard Access the clipboard Text editing Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to cut copy and paste Modes Select a keyboard layout Keyboard size Adjust the height and w...

Page 35: ...o replace Automatically replace what you type with predictive text recommendations Auto spell check Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard toolbar View or hide the keyboard toolbar High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between ...

Page 36: ...omize handwriting options Select third party content to use Enable third party keyboard features Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard 36 Getting started ...

Page 37: ... text by speaking Return to keyboard Open settings 1 From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap the screen and speak your text Getting started 37 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 38: ...om the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap Settings for options Block offensive words Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks Languages Choose the language for the keyboard Primary language Choose a primary language if more than one language is selected 38 Getting started ...

Page 39: ...nd videos using the Camera app Images and videos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode Scene optimizer Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Take a screenshot ...

Page 40: ... From Apps tap Camera TIP Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Gallery Switch cameras Capture Zoom Settings Scene optimizer Camera and Gallery 40 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 41: ...figure shooting mode Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes From Camera swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes Portrait Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choos...

Page 42: ...ke videos using your device 1 From Camera swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video 2 Tap Record to begin recording a video To take a picture while recording tap Capture To temporarily stop recording tap Pause To continue recording tap Resume 3 Tap Stop when you are finished recording Camera settings Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your cam...

Page 43: ...inder grid lines to help compose a picture or video Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos Shooting methods Press Volume keys to Use the Volume keys to take pictures record video zoom or control system volume Floating shutter button Add an extra shutter button that you can move anywhere on the screen Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have...

Page 44: ... Reset settings Reset the Camera settings About Camera View app and software information 44 Camera and Gallery ...

Page 45: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos View pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Camera and Gallery 45 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 46: ... Move the picture to a Secure Folder Print Send the picture to a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to view it and then tap Edit for the following options Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Filters Add color effects Tone Adjust the brightness expos...

Page 47: ...player View this video in the default video player Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap Play video to play the video Edit video Edit videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Edit to cut segments of the video 4 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 ...

Page 48: ...r device will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app From any screen press and release the Side and Volume down keys Screenshot settings Modify screenshot settings From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots l Screenshot toolbar Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Hide status and navigation bars Do not display the status bar or navigation bars on screensh...

Page 49: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 49 ...

Page 50: ...and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcuts can b...

Page 51: ...ame the folder Palette Change the folder color Add apps Place more apps in the folder Tap apps to select them and then tap Done 3 Tap Back to close the folder Copy a folder to a Home screen You can copy a folder to a Home screen From Apps touch and hold a folder and tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folde...

Page 52: ... use for making calls sending messages going to websites and more Samsung app settings View a list of Samsung apps and customize their settings Your apps Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and usage settings Options vary by app TIP To reset app options that have been changed tap More options Reset app preferences 52 Apps ...

Page 53: ... From Apps tap More options Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Store Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Store Samsung Flow Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow You can then view notifications and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on...

Page 54: ...it your specific needs You can use the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard NOTE Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty contact the non Samsung device manufacturer for support 54 Apps ...

Page 55: ...basic and scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Apps 55 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 56: ...ious online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Create new event Go to today s date Stickers Apps 56 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 57: ...notification and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style selected above the following sound options are available Short sound Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles Long sound Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style Create an event Us...

Page 58: ...e Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps 58 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 59: ...the alarm Alarm sound Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm TIP To add your sleep schedule create a bedtime reminder and automatically put your device in Bedtime mode tap More options Set bedtime Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm tha...

Page 60: ...me and add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and seetimes around theworld 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Drag the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 60 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 61: ...utomatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stopwat...

Page 62: ...mer 2 Configure the countdown time and timer name 3 Tap Add to save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools From Clock tap More options Settings C...

Page 63: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 63 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 64: ...s they are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either File or Text 4 Choose a sharing met...

Page 65: ...s 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups 2 Tap Create group and then tap fields to enter information about the group Group name Enter a name for the new group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch ...

Page 66: ...om Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Group and members Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Merge contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking en...

Page 67: ...ap Import and follow the prompts Export contacts Export contacts from your device as vCard files VCF 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Import or export contacts 3 Tap Export and follow the prompts Sync contacts Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Delete contacts Delete a single contact ...

Page 68: ...atures with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 68 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 69: ...ave a web page There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can access...

Page 70: ...cret mode 2 Tap Start to begin browsing in secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable secret mode Face Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private Reset Secret mode Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults Tur...

Page 71: ...n also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card if supported Search Storage locations Additional locations such as an SD card and cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 71 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 72: ...epending on the services you sign in to Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your storage My Files options Use My Files options to search edit clear file history and more Options may vary by carrier From My Files the following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Cloud service Connect to a carrier cloud service if available Analyze storage See what s takin...

Page 73: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Navigate up Assign a title Insert Apps 73 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 74: ... recorded Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 Tap More options for the following Save as file Choose to save the note as a Samsung Note PDF Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint image or text file Delete Move the note into the Trash category Page template Apply a template to some or all pages Background color Apply a colo...

Page 75: ...ep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the main page Notes menu You can view your notes by category From Samsung Notes tap Navigation drawer for the following options Settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Frequently used Quick access to commonly used notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View ...

Page 76: ... and bring your open tabs bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make video calls Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service ...

Page 77: ...on Visit support google com maps to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Google Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies a...

Page 78: ...YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 78 Apps ...

Page 79: ...tlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Send message Add attachment Show formatting options Apps 79 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 80: ... PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 80 Apps ...

Page 81: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sound Notifications Display Device maintenance Lock screen and security Accounts Accessibility Other settings 81 ...

Page 82: ...nnections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settings tap Connecti...

Page 83: ...e s camera to scan a QR code Advanced Wi Fi settings You can configure connections to various types of Wi Fi networks and hotspots manage saved networks and look up your device s network addresses Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Advanced Switch to mobile data When enabled your device will switch to mobile data whene...

Page 84: ...rect 3 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Disconnect from Wi Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi Fi Direct device From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi More options Wi Fi Direct Tap a device to disconnect it Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth enabled vehicle infotainment system Once a pairing is creat...

Page 85: ...nced options Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap Advanced for the following options l Tablet name Change the name of your device for Bluetooth connections l Received files View a list of files received using Bluetooth l Bluetooth control history View apps that have used Bluetooth recently l Blo...

Page 86: ...t to your provider Network operators Choose available and preferred networks Network extenders Scan for cells that can extend your network connection TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your monthly bill Data usage Check your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage You can also customize warnings and limits From Settings tap Connections Data usage Turn on Data sav...

Page 87: ...ly date to align with your carrier s billing date TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage Monitor Wi Fi data You can restrict Wi Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks 1 From Settings tap Connections Data usage 2 Tap Wi Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi Fi connections over a period of time You can view total usage as well as usage by app Mobile ho...

Page 88: ...e hotspot settings Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your Samsung account 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap Auto hotspot and tap to enable the feature Tethering You can use tethering to share your device s Internet connection with another device Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Con...

Page 89: ... Settings tap Connections More connection settings Printing 2 Tap Default print service and then tap More options Add printer If your printer requires a plugin tap Download plugin and follow the prompts to add a print service NOTE Not all apps support printing Virtual Private Networks A Virtual Private Network VPN allows you to connect to a private secured network from your device You will need th...

Page 90: ...ct l To disconnect tap the VPN and then tap Disconnect Private DNS You can configure your device to connect to a private DNS host 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Private DNS 2 Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection 3 Tap Save Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a lo...

Page 91: ...evice TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound mode without losing your customized sound levels Volume Set the volume level for notifications media and system sounds From Settings tap Sound Volume and drag the sliders for each sound type TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume When pressed a pop up menu shows the volume level and current sound...

Page 92: ...ound to hear a preview and select it TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using the App settings menu System sound themes Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions charging changing the sound mode and Samsung Keyboard and more From Settings tap Sound System sound theme and choose an available option System sounds Customize your device s sounds for acti...

Page 93: ...music or manually change your audio settings 1 From Settings tap Sound Sound quality and effects 2 Tap Equalizer to choose a music genre UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience This feature is only available with a headset connected 1 From Settings tap Sound Sound quality and effects 2 Tap UHQ upscaler and choose an upscaling option Adapt so...

Page 94: ...otifications You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send notifications and how notifications alert you Notification pop up style Recently sent notifications Do not disturb Advanced settings Notification pop up style You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications From Settings tap Notifications and then choose a pop up style Brief Enable customi...

Page 95: ...urb to block sounds and notifications For how long Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you enable it manually Schedule Sleeping Customize a schedule for Do not disturb mode while you are sleeping Add schedule Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode Exceptions Calls messages and conversations Tap to allow Do not di...

Page 96: ...notification to mark it as priority set it as alerting or silent Floating notifications Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart pop up view Suggest actions and replies for notifications Get applicable suggestions for actions to notifications and replies to messages Notification reminders Enable and customize periodic reminders about notifications from selected apps and services Cl...

Page 97: ...ult l Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device l Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Adaptive color filter Turn on Blue light filter automatically between sunset and sunrise to reduce eye strain Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or ...

Page 98: ... Font style to choose a different font Tap a font to select it or tap Download fonts to add fonts from Galaxy Store Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text Screen zoom Adjust the zoom level to make content easier to see 1 From Settings tap Display Screen zoom 2 Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level Screen timeout Y...

Page 99: ... Google Photos account 3 Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver TIP Tap Settings next to a feature for additional options Double tap to turn off screen Turn off the screen by double tapping instead of using the Side key From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn off screen to enable this feature Keep screen on while viewing Use the front camer...

Page 100: ...re To use the quick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Usage since last full charge View your recent battery usage by time app and service Power saving mode Save battery life by limiting background network usa...

Page 101: ... card When you install an optional memory card it is automatically mounted connected to the device and prepared for use However should you unmount the card without removing it from the device you need to mount it before it can be accessed 1 From Settings tap Battery and device care Storage More options Advanced 2 Tap your SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card To prevent damage to informa...

Page 102: ...up as much memory as possible Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory...

Page 103: ... supported language in your list 1 From Settings tap General management Language 2 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 3 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list tap the desired language and then tap Apply Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device s menus and keyboards Additional keyboards can be downloaded...

Page 104: ...hysical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used Keyboard shortcuts Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the screen Change language shortcut Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your physical keyboard Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services 1 From Settings ta...

Page 105: ... for an optional mouse or trackpad not included From Settings tap General management Mouse and trackpad Pointer speed Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower Wheel scrolling speed Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left to scroll slower Enhance pointer precision Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or slower depending on how fast you move y...

Page 106: ...e Enter the current date Set time Enter the current time Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and if necessary reset services on your device Software update Check for and install available software updates for your device Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Software update for the following options Check for software upd...

Page 107: ...rk settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility settings You can reset device accessibility settings Accessibility settings in downloaded apps and your personal data are not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset accessibility settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Auto restart at set times Optimize your device by restarting it a...

Page 108: ... Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area 2 Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password To reset your device 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset 3 When the device restarts follow the prompts to set up your device Google Device Protection When you si...

Page 109: ...t or decrypt SD card Set up SIM card lock View passwords Device administration Credential storage Strong Protection Advanced security settings Permission manager Samsung Privacy Google Privacy Location Screen lock types You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high medium or no security Swipe Pattern PIN Password and None NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect acc...

Page 110: ...ngs A secure screen lock is required for this feature Clock and information You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen like the clock and other useful information From Settings tap Lock screen for the following options Wallpaper services Enable additional features such as guide page and Dynamic Lock Screen Clock style Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen Roaming cl...

Page 111: ...ked online and for your data to be deleted remotely A Google Account is required and Google location service must be turned on 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Find My Device If you are not logged in to a Google Account tap Find My Device won t work and follow the prompts to sign in 2 The following options are available Find My Device Download the app from Google Play Web Access Find My...

Page 112: ... From Settings tap Biometrics and security Encrypt or decrypt SD card 2 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card Before initiating a Factory data reset make sure to decrypt the installed SD card first Decrypt SD card You can decrypt an optional memory card n...

Page 113: ...urn on the feature Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings Device admin apps 2 Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator Credential storage You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device which verify the identity of serve...

Page 114: ...ettings You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect your device From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings for the following options Trust agents Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when connected This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on For more information see Set a secure screen lock Pin windows Pi...

Page 115: ...eatures of your device a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access Samsung Privacy Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems 1 From Settings tap Privacy 2 Under Samsung tap the following options to customize Samsung Privacy View Samsung s privacy information Customization Service Allow Samsung to provide customized content and recommend...

Page 116: ...Options vary by app Improve accuracy Enable other location scanning tools 1 From Settings tap Location Improve accuracy 2 Tap connection method to add or remove from location services Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth ev...

Page 117: ... Users Backup and restore Google settings Add an account You can add and sync all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account setting...

Page 118: ...and follow the prompts to set up a new user or profile TIP Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps and content Switch User Profiles To access the device with a different user profile From a Lock screen tap Manage users and tap a user or profile from the list Delete a User or Profile 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Users 2 Tap a user profile 3 Tap Delete user and then confirm ...

Page 119: ...up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to an SD card or a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch For more information see Bring data from an old device From Settings tap Accounts and backup External storage transfer Google settings You can configure your device s Google settings Available options depend on your Google Account From Settings tap Google and ...

Page 120: ...nd dexterity Advanced settings Installed services About Accessibility Recommended for you View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended features you may want to enable From Settings tap Accessibility Recommended for you to view recommendations TalkBack Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen 1 From Settings tap Acces...

Page 121: ...t with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out better against the wallpaper Color inversion Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background Remov...

Page 122: ...tyle Configure screen fonts Screen zoom Configure the screen zoom level Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device Options may vary by carrier Sounds You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Adapt sound Customize the sound for each ear and e...

Page 123: ...y when interacting with your device Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Universal switch Control your device with your customized switches Assistant menu Improve device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity Interactions You can simplify the motions needed to res...

Page 124: ...ouse and physical keyboard From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Auto click after pointer stops Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it Sticky keys When you press a modifier key like Shift Ctrl or Alt the key stays pressed down which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing one key at a time Slow keys Set how long a key must be...

Page 125: ...e time Volume up and down keys Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds Notifications From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Time to take action Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take action but are visible only temporarily like notifications Speak keyboard input aloud The device ...

Page 126: ...ly Board Quick share About tablet Help View the user manual for your device From Settings tap Help Android Auto Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your device screen or your compatible car display in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving You can control features like navigation and maps calls and text messages and music From Settings tap Advanced features ...

Page 127: ... that launches a slideshow of images from Gallery Time weather and calendar Display the current time current weather and a calendar Memo Display a memo for quick notes SmartThings Choose which scenes and devices you want to show in Daily board Music Display playing music Dark mode Use a darker theme for easier viewing at night Turn off as scheduled Set a schedule time to turn the device off Set ti...

Page 128: ... Everyone Anyone nearby can share with you Tablet name Edit the name of your tablet that will be seen by other devices About tablet View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From Settings tap About tablet to view your model number serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about yo...

Page 129: ...arn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Tips samsung com us support tips 129 ...

Page 130: ...online Tablet English samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide Spanish samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide SP This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or About tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you...

Page 131: ...Co Ltd Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Some multimedia audio video files contain Digital Rights Management DRM technology to verify you have the right to use the files Preloaded apps on your device may not be...

Page 132: ... the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features 132 Legal information ...

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